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I didn’t know that stims were sometimes thought rather than physically done.

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I didn’t know that stims were sometimes thought rather than physically done.

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Getting to meet new people and form new friendship connections.

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I had no clue that only 1 in 6 people in the UK who had autism were employed.

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How can I effectively help/comfort a camper when they are having a hard time or a “meltdown”?

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I’m excited for everything! Some things that I’m particularly excited about are making new friends and being on the mountain again!!

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I really loved the step-by-step walk through of the process of eating; bite, fork down, chew, swallow, sip—most of us do this process automatically but it’s a great explicit checklist for those who need reminders, to eat safely and enjoy the process of a meal!

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How can we learn to recognize mental health related qualms or struggles in campers, and what are some specific ways we can support them in the moment to help them to be able to get back to enjoying camp ASAP?

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I’m excited to bring in person camp back to our campers, old and new!

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Autistic children are three times more likely to be excluded from school.

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To be back on the mountain with our amazing campers and staff!!!

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3% of the UKs population had ID

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Getting to spend time with people my age

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I learned that for those with autism, slight deviations from the set routine can lead to sensory overload in which loud noises, bright lights, and even touch become distressing, unbearable, and physically painful for them.

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What is the best way to gently remind the campers to slow down and follow the steps for a healthy eating pace?

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I'm excited to meet everyone and have an awesome camp session!

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Intellectual disability originates before the age of 18

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Having a new and unique experience

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Are there specific words or phrases volunteers should avoid using?

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I learned that one of the best ways to help ensure a healthy eating pace is to have water after fully chewing every bite-CR

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What are some ways to respond to a camper that is not interested in getting advice (for example-eating pace) from someone who is younger than them?-CR

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I'm excited to be back on the mountain with new people and learn all of the fun things that are completely unique to St.E's!-CR

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are there words I should use instead of high-functioning and low-functioning in regards to the autism spectrum?

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are there words I should use instead of high-functioning and low-functioning in regards to the autism spectrum?

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I always forget that there's a way to break down eating, and this video told me how I can keep the campers safe while eating.

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I'm excited to just be back at Shrinemont!

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I learned that people with down syndrome can struggle with eating and how others can help with that

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I'm so excited to meet all of out amazing campers and counselors!

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How will volunteers be working together to create the best camp experience for our campers?

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I relearned how important it is to slowly eat

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I’m excited about having a new buddy this year

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How can I gently encourage slow eating and communication?